Criterion B - Project

Deadline for draft submission: Friday September 9

Criterion B: Analysis

Write your work on the Analysis Form
Propose an IT solution that is appropriate for the problem identified in criterion A

The analysis must consist of the following two parts, which must be submitted as a single document.

A completed requirements specification using the first section of the form
Justification for the proposed solution, as extended writing using the second section of the form

Requirements specification
The following information must be included.

System interaction
Input and output requirements
Processing
Security
Specific performance criteria that are evaluated in criterion F to determine the effectiveness of the

solution

Justification of proposed solution

In extended writing style justify the proposed solution
You must write about how the IT solution to the problem is the most effective one
The solution must be based on the requirements specifications

Other information that can be included in the justification for the proposed IT solution may refer to:

whether the student has the IT skills and access to the software required to develop the IT solution
whether the client’s hardware and software is compatible with the IT solution
the level of training necessary for the client to use and maintain the proposed IT solution
to what extent the input and output requirements of the client are met by the IT solution
whether the data required for the IT solution can be obtained by either the client or the student
how any security implications for the development and operation of the IT solution can be resolved.

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